This kind of sounds on the same principle as the system used in a NASCAR race vehicle if I am understanding.
In a race car the 'sump' has flappers on the sides. Fuel would slosh in, and the flappers would close trapping the fuel inside...
Keeps the motor full of fuel until it can slosh again...
I hadn't considered the issue of moving from side to side...
Thanks why I ask so many questions,.. usually someone can tell you things you had not thought about.
I'll have to check into a sump.
Also,... Would this be something I could just cut a two or three inch (around) and about a one in...
Thanks..
I had one other thought that might work (to avoid cutting the bottom of the tank and having another spot to make sure it don't leak.
I suppose if I made one end of the tank about an inch lower than the other, and put the pickup in that spot, it'd accomplish the same thing..??
Curious...
This thread is a little "dated" but maybe someone can help me out anyway.
I just built me a steel tank...
It's 24 x 28 x 10 (about 30 gallons)
Basically it's a box with baffles. It has a 28 x 24 flat bottom.
I never thought about the gas I won't be able to use because it can't be picked up.
I...